* Oghren is the first companion to be available in two different games, the others being [[Anders]] and [[Varric Tethras|Varric]].

* Oghren is the first companion to be available in two different games, the others being [[Anders]] and [[Varric Tethras|Varric]].

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* Oghren was mostly written by [[Jay Turner]], but [[Sheryl Chee]] also had a hand in writing him.<ref>{{BWF|date=January 7, 2010|author=[[David Gaider]]|url=http://forum.bioware.com/topic/43582-writers-of-dragon-age/page-2|title=Writers of Dragon Age}}</ref> [[Mary Kirby]] wrote his personal quest.<ref>{{BWF|date=January 11, 2010|author=[[Mary Kirby]]|url=http://forum.bioware.com/topic/43582-writers-of-dragon-age/page-16|title=Writers of Dragon Age}}</ref>

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* Oghren was mostly written by [[Jay Turner]], but [[Sheryl Chee]] also had a hand in writing him.<ref>{{BWF|date=January 7, 2010|author=[[David Gaider]]|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802094211/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/43582-writers-of-dragon-age/page-2|title=Writers of Dragon Age}}</ref> [[Mary Kirby]] wrote his personal quest.<ref>{{BWF|date=January 11, 2010|author=[[Mary Kirby]]|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105065642/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/43582-writers-of-dragon-age/page-16|title=Writers of Dragon Age}}</ref>

* Although Oghren becomes a surface dwarf when he joins the Warden's party and leaves for the surface, he isn't forced to paint a tattoo on his face when the Warden and their party returns to Orzammar in order to indicate that he is a surfacer.<ref>Like [[Ademaro]] does so.</ref>

* Although Oghren becomes a surface dwarf when he joins the Warden's party and leaves for the surface, he isn't forced to paint a tattoo on his face when the Warden and their party returns to Orzammar in order to indicate that he is a surfacer.<ref>Like [[Ademaro]] does so.</ref>

* Although Oghren is barred from bearing arms in the city, nothing happens if you equip him with weapons in Orzammar. He even joins your party with an axe equipped.

* Although Oghren is barred from bearing arms in the city, nothing happens if you equip him with weapons in Orzammar. He even joins your party with an axe equipped.

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“As one of the blighters, I sodding salute you. Let us show them our hearts, and then show them theirs.”

Contents

Background

Oghren used to be one of the best warriors of his generation and member of House Kondrat in Orzammar, and in his youth he became quite popular, specially among women, because his many victories against decorated veterans in the Provings.[2] He became interested in a young woman named Felsi, but before they were able to pursue a relationship the parents of a smith caste teenager named Branka, offered her hand in marriage to Oghren.[3] Oghren's family, believing the match to be of benefit to both families pressured him to marry the girl. Despite his initial reluctance Oghren soon developed genuine feelings for Branka, and the two enjoyed a passionate sexual relationship.

A year after their marriage Branka was declared a paragon, and founded the noble House Branka. Soon after its founding, House Branka absorbed the entire House Kondrat. The stress of Branka's paragon status put a heavy strain on Oghren and Branka's marriage. As the marriage crumbled Oghren started drinking heavily, and Branka began an affair with his cousin Hespith. The couple stopped talking to each other and Branka's disdain for Oghren influenced the rest of his House, and he found himself shunned even by his own family.[4] Just six months after being declared a paragon Branka took her entire household, with the sole exception of her husband, into the Deep Roads in search of the secrets of the legendary smith Caridin. They were not heard from again.

Oghren, left behind, became a laughingstock. In a failed attempt to forget Branka, Oghren tracked down Felsi, and began a relationship with her that didn't last long because he was no longer the man she fell in love with. After Oghren made a scene at her father's funeral Felsi broke things off with him, and left for the surface to join her mother.[5]

He started drinking even more heavily than he already did, making his situation worse as one day the youngest son of Lord Meino mentioned that it was impossible for Branka and her house to have survived for that long in the Deep Roads. Oghren considered this as an insult to the Paragon, challenged his honor, and killed him in a first-blood match while drunk. Oghren was stripped of his house name and barred from bearing weapons within the city, a punishment considered worse than exile for a warrior.

Oghren has spent the last two years trying to convince the Assembly, or anyone else who will listen to him, to look for Branka in the Deep Roads, often in a drunk state. Because of his insistence, even when told that there would be no rescue, Ohgren became something of a pest in the Diamond Quarter.[6][7]

Involvement

Dragon Age: Origins

After the Warden has spoken to either PrinceBhelen's or Lord Harrowmont's representatives and given a task, Oghren appears, arguing with Loilinar Ivo in the entrance of the Diamond Quarter. Loilinar can be questioned about Oghren and Branka after Oghren leaves. He can be found again at Tapster's Tavern in the Orzammar Commons. The Warden can talk to him there, and learn more about Branka. However, he is aware that the Warden is working for one of the candidates for the throne, which makes him think that any concern expressed about Branka is not genuine. If the Warden attempts to talk to Oghren at Tapster's again, no matter how the conversation is structured, Oghren will tell the Warden to "sod off".

Note: If Oghren does not appear at the Tapster's tavern, he will approach the party when trying to venture forth into the Deep Roads volunteering to help find Branka.

Oghren will only become a member of the party when the Warden is sent into the Deep Roads by Bhelen or Harrowmont to find Branka and secure her support for their ascension to the throne. He can leave Orzammar and the Deep Roads at this point, but he will not talk until A Paragon of Her Kind has been completed.

He is eager to reunite with his wife, but when the truth is revealed, he is shocked at what she has done in her quest for the Anvil of the Void, including causing the death of most of her House. Yet, despite this he is willing to offer her a second chance, and he disapproves if the Warden chooses to side with Caridin and destroy the Anvil. After a new king has been chosen, Oghren realizes that there was nothing left in Orzammar for him and then throws his lot in with that of the Warden's and leaves Orzammar to help fight the Blight.[9]

Dragon Age: Awakening

This section contains spoilers for:Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening.

After the archdemon was defeated, Oghren settled down with his old flame Felsi and had a child. This happens even if Oghren's attempts to woo her while accompanying the Warden were unsuccessful. Those who know him say that he was truly happy, at least for a time. To Felsi's dismay, he returned to the ale soon again, unable to forget his insecurities and faults. The second time he dropped his baby, he realized that he wasn't fit to be a husband or a father.[10]

Without a word, Oghren left his family and traveled to Vigil's Keep awaiting the Warden-Commander so he could join the Grey Wardens and helped defend the Keep when it was attacked by the Darkspawn.[11] Should he be put through the Joining he will survive and become a fully fledged Grey Warden. Eventually Felsi will return and ask about what he intends to do with his family. Once his approval is high enough, he will talk to the Warden-Commander about his feelings and he can be persuaded to take a more active role or not.

If you killed him in Origins, you can ask him about it. He will claim that he woke up with nothing on and compliment you on trying to kill him.

The Darkspawn Chronicles

This section contains spoilers for:Darkspawn Chronicles.

Oghren — like the other heroes — appears as a boss, and is encountered in the Denerim Market District accompanied by four violent drunks. He wields the Forge Master's Hammer, though it is not explained how he obtained it. The codex explains that through circumstances that are not clarified, Oghren took up residence in the Gnawed Noble Tavern after he came to the surface, and was still there when the Battle of Denerim began.

Peculiar and rare, a single run of this spirit took color and what has been optimistically been called flavor from lyrium in the cask's bilge hoop. A sipping whisky if you value your innards. Circa 790 T.E.

Notes of blackcurrant with a honeysuckle finish. Also, tastes like brandy.

Bug! If you export a character from Origins, the game remembers the number of gifts you gave Oghren during the Origins campaign, even though his approval is reset when he is recruited. This means that the initial gifts given to him during Awakening will already suffer from the diminishing returns on approval gain based on number of gifts given.

Bug! When Oghren is imported into Awakening, his statistics are reset and repopulated with new defaults, regardless of your decisions and specializations in Origins. Note: if you played as a mage in Origins and had Oghren read the warrior/rogue Tomes in Origins, those attribute, skill, and talent points will be wasted in Awakening. If you want Oghren to use those tomes, you must hold them until Awakening.

One for the DitchOne for the DitchBelt This hip flask is missing a coat of arms. "One for the Ditch" is scratched around the mouth, a pessimistic view of where one last drink will lead. The contents smell vile, as does Oghren, on occasion.

Smith's HeartSmith's HeartAmulet Droplets of molten metal that fall from the forges of the dwarvensmiths are often collected and worn for good luck. This one is steel, roughly shaped like a clenched fist.

+20% fire resistance-1 dexterityOne for the DitchOne for the DitchBelt This hip flask is missing a coat of arms. "One for the Ditch" is scratched around the mouth, a pessimistic view of where one last drink will lead. The contents smell vile, as does Oghren, on occasion.

+3 constitution +15 physical resistanceRing of the WarriorRing of the WarriorRing This is gold, covered in elven script. Whatever the writing says, it's awfully wordy.

+2 strength +2 dexterityRing of ResistanceRing of ResistanceRing Made for First Enchanter Irving by the Formari, this heavy domed ring has an otherworldly shimmer.

+1 willpower +1 constitution

Restricted gear

One for the DitchOne for the DitchBelt This hip flask is missing a coat of arms. "One for the Ditch" is scratched around the mouth, a pessimistic view of where one last drink will lead. The contents smell vile, as does Oghren, on occasion.

+1 constitution +10 physical resistance (Origins)One for the DitchOne for the DitchBelt This hip flask is missing a coat of arms. "One for the Ditch" is scratched around the mouth, a pessimistic view of where one last drink will lead. The contents smell vile, as does Oghren, on occasion.

Dialogue points

Below are the spots where you can initiate dialogue with Oghren in Awakening. On the PC version, it can be hard to find the correct spot to click; make sure to hit "tab" and rotate the camera if it's not letting you click on it. Within Vigil's keep, if dialogue doesn't initiate when clicking on Oghren, try clicking the cask behind him.

Quotes

Dragon Age: Origins

"If you've ever heard of me before, it's probably all been about how I piss ale and murder little boys who look at me wrong. And that's mostly true..."

"Misery, vomit and malt liquor. Ah, reminds me of home."

"This is it, Warden. 'When from the blood of battle the Stone has fed, let the heroes prevail and the blighters lie dead.' As one of the blighters, I sodding salute you. Let us show them our hearts, and then show them theirs."

Dragon Age: Awakening

(In banter with Sigrun) "I'm like a cherry soaked in brandy. Plump...juicy...and full of intoxicating flavor."

Dialogue

Oghren: "I came here to join the Grey Wardens, and from the looks of it, you could use the extra hands! Where's the giant cup? I'll gargle and spit!"

The Warden-Commander: "You're not allowed to spit."

Oghren: "Heh. That's what I always say..."

Other

(In a letter send to his child, just before the Siege of Vigil's Keep) "Maybe if your ma's alright with it, you can ask her to tell you about the time we first meet, when I was a real warrior. I didn't do right by her. I'm trying to do it right by you. Atredum na satolva. Atrast tunsha."[12]

Bugs

Infinite approval exploit: Take Oghren with you when you are confronting Dwyn before the The Attack at Nightfall. When trying to persuade Dwyn to fight for the village, choose "You're a coward," followed by "Stay in here, then, if you prefer." This will end the conversation, and you can start it again as many times as needed. Oghren will gain (+1)

Bug! Under unknown circumstances, Oghren may not show up in the entrance of the Deep Roads and enter the Warden's party during the last part of A Paragon of Her Kind quest line.

Bug! If you have used the console command runscript selectparty before meeting Oghren for the first time in the Orzammar Diamond Quarter, he will not spawn at Tapster's Tavern and will be missing for the rest of the game. To fix the bug, go to Tapster's (preferably after acquiring the quest A Paragon of Her Kind), leave, and then enter runscript selectparty into the console again. Oghren should appear on the screen and remain there from that point on.

Trivia

Oghren is the first companion to be available in two different games, the others being Anders and Varric.

Although Oghren becomes a surface dwarf when he joins the Warden's party and leaves for the surface, he isn't forced to paint a tattoo on his face when the Warden and their party returns to Orzammar in order to indicate that he is a surfacer.[15]

Although Oghren is barred from bearing arms in the city, nothing happens if you equip him with weapons in Orzammar. He even joins your party with an axe equipped.

When selected to defend the Keep in Awakening, his codex entry states he died when the darkspawn attacked. However, with a fully upgraded Keep, the epilogue says he survived.

Oghren's "Asschabs" was added as a joke between the writers of Dragon Age: Origins. David Gaider would, "[a]t least once or twice a week, [...] come in [their offices] groaning about having "chair butt", which is essentially when your butt goes numb from sitting in your chair for too long". Someone then coined the name "Association of Chair Butt Sufferers"; its abbreviation, ASSCHABS, was then written on their whiteboard. At that time, Jay Turner was writing Oghren, and the word "would be staring at him. So since it sounds like something Oghren would say, he decided to make Oghren say it, to make sure ASSCHABS was never forgotten."[16]

Oghren named his child after the Warden.

When he talks about his child, he calls it 'the Nugget'.

In a dialogue with the Warden he mentions that he feels bad about leaving Felsi and the child alone.

In Dragon Age II, a painting of Oghren's concept art can be seen near the bar at the Hanged Man.

Mary Kirby has playfully described Oghren as being like "creamed chipped beef that's been left in the fridge maybe a week too long".[17]